615 West End Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024

615 West End Avenue is a 4-story, 2-unit residential building constructed in 1888, currently owned by Shira White. The building has experienced several significant issues in recent years, most notably between 2021 and 2023, when there were multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations related to failure to file annual bedbug reports. In 2022, the building was subject to several emergency complaints and violations, including electrical issues (wiring problems and no lighting), door-related concerns, and a carbon monoxide detector safety issue, though inspections by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development found no violations in these cases.

More critically, there were three concerning Department of Buildings investigations in 2022 regarding illegal conversion, work without permits, and occupancy issues. During this period, violations were issued for work creating a triplex apartment on floors 2 through 4 without necessary permits, and for altered occupancy without a valid certificate, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. Most recently, from mid-2023 through 2025, there have been active violations regarding external low-pressure inspection filings for the years 2018-2022, and a failure to file the 2017 boiler inspection report.

The building experienced rodent activity in September 2022, though subsequent inspections in 2023 and 2024 showed improvement, with the most recent inspection in January 2025 passing. The property underwent multiple internal inspections from 2020 through 2025, with several initial inspections showing varying results including rat activity in 2022, though most recent inspections have passed. The building's history indicates ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly related to compliance with inspection requirements and occasional safety concerns, though recent rodent control efforts appear to have improved conditions.